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Nov 4, 2015 - Nov 7, 2015
Very Rare Flintlock Pistol Sword with Carved Elephant Pommel
.45 caliber, 4” iron cannon barrel, clamshell guard, 26.5” blade with an overall length of 32”. Ivory with pearl inlay grip and colored ivory pommel of elephant with ivory tusks.
Provenance: The Mel Flanagan Collection of European & American Arms
This remarkable piece is in overall very good + condition showing a light grey patina to metal surfaces and some scattered light pitting to portions of the blade. The action is crisp, the iron mounts are beautifully accomplished and the grip and pommel are very good +. Crown over “CP” hallmark on top of barrel at breech.
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